Present
"You're stunning," Cy whispered as he kissed my cheek.
He'd been waiting for me in the lobby as I entered the blue-glass building with the distinctive curved façade.
"Thank you. Andrew's a miracle worker."
"No. I may be gay, but I know a beautiful woman when I see one. So will Karen." He placed my hand on the crook of his arm and led me toward the elevators. "I wouldn't have made calls last night if I had any doubts. Tell me about yours."
"My doubts?" I repeated. "I'm nervous."
Our voices were low.
"Think of this like an admissions interview. That's what it is. Alex, you passed that interview for both Stanford and Columbia. I think you can wow Karen."
Since we'd entered the open elevator and were no longer alone, I didn't respond. Cy hit the button for the 37th floor. T
